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The excess nutrients and sediment come from a variety of sources, including point source and nonpoint source pollution.
A point source is pollution that flows from pipes or comes from specific points, such as industrial plants, sewage treatment plants, and storm water drains.
Nonpoint source pollution does not result from a discharge at a specific location, but generally results from land runoff, drainage, or seepage after a rain event.
The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District works to reduce nonpoint source pollution through the installation of Best Management Practices (BMPs).
Governor Gilmore has recently proposed amendments to the 1999-2000 budget that will increase funding for the installation of these BMP’s. His proposal includes an additional $45.2 million from the budget surplus to go toward water quality improvement. From this $45.2 million, $2.75 million will be set aside for the Agriculture Best
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